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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.6L and 3.2L 🢒 Timing Belt Removal

Tools Required

    • J 42069 Timing Belt Alignment Kit
    • J 42098 Crank Hub Torx Socket

    Object Number: 345367 Size: SH
  1. Rotate the crankshaft using the J 42098 until #1 cylinder is at 60 degrees Before Top Dead Center (BTDC).

    2. Object Number: 769014 Size: SH
  2. Install the crankshaft locking tool J 42069-10.
  3. Rotate the crankshaft in the engine rotational direction (clockwise) using the J 42098 until the #1 cylinder is at TDC and tighten lever arm to the water pump pulley flange.

    4. Object Number: 769015 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the crankshaft is not 180 degrees off TDC. The reference marks on the camshaft gears should be aligned with the corresponding notched on the rear timing belt cover at this point. If they are not aligned, the engine is 180 degrees off.

  4. Install the J 42069-1 and the J 42069-2 to the camshaft gears. If the J 42069-1 or the J 42069-2 do not fit it may be necessary to loosen the relevant timing belt idler pulley and turn the eccentric until the tool can be inserted.

    5. Object Number: 825553 Size: SH

    Important: Do not move the crankshaft if the camshafts are not locked in place with J 42069-1 and J 42069-2.

  5. Loosen the upper and lower idler pulleys.
  6. Remove the timing belt.
  7. Remove the lower idler pulley.